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Kevin Warsh to stress Fed independence on interest rates at confirmation hearing

Trump's nominee for Fed chair will emphasize central bank independence on rate decisions, prepared remarks say.

Published Apr 20, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, will stress his dedication to the Fed's independence on interest-rate decisions at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, according to prepared remarks seen by AFP. The remarks were reviewed by AFP ahead of the crucial Senate appearance. The hearing is a key step in his confirmation process.